Miracles
Referenced in 58 chapter analyses
Walk these chapters over 30 days — the corpus’s own order, divided. Not a curated plan.
Overview
Miracles in the Bible are extraordinary events that demonstrate God's power and authority, often serving as signs of His presence and the truth of His message.
Miracles were a significant part of the ministry of Jesus and the early church, often occurring in a context of need, suffering, and spiritual hunger, affirming the message of the Gospel.
Key themes
- Divine Intervention
- Faith and Belief
- Signs and Wonders
- Redemption and Restoration
Key verses
- John 20:30-31These verses summarize the purpose of the signs (miracles) performed by Jesus, which are meant to lead people to believe in Him as the Messiah.
- Hebrews 2:4This verse highlights that God bore witness to the message of salvation through signs, wonders, and various miracles, affirming the divine origin of the Gospel.
Notable passages
- John 2:1-11The first miracle of Jesus at the wedding in Cana, where He turns water into wine, revealing His glory and initiating His public ministry.
- Matthew 14:13-21The feeding of the 5,000, showcasing Jesus' compassion and ability to provide abundantly.
- Acts 3:1-10Peter heals a lame man at the temple, demonstrating the power of the Holy Spirit and the continuation of Jesus' ministry through the apostles.
Practical applications
- Encourage faith in God's ability to intervene in our lives today.
- Recognize and celebrate the miracles in our own lives as testimonies of God's goodness.
- Engage in prayer and seek God's intervention in challenging situations, trusting in His power.
Theological significance
- Miracles reveal God's character and His desire to intervene in human affairs.
- They serve as a testament to the authority of Jesus and the apostles.
- Miracles illustrate the Kingdom of God breaking into the world, offering hope and restoration.
Connected topics
- Faith
Miracles often require a response of faith, as seen in many accounts where Jesus emphasizes belief before performing a miracle.
- Signs and Wonders
Miracles are frequently referred to as signs and wonders, pointing to God's sovereignty and the truth of His Word.
Chapters that reference this
Old Testament
- Genesis 18Symbolism
- Genesis 30Cross-References
- Exodus 4Linguistic Insights
- Exodus 7Key Events
- Exodus 10Linguistic Insights
- Exodus 14Cross-References · Geography · Key Events
- Exodus 16Liturgical Usage
- Exodus 17Key Events
- Numbers 17Linguistic Insights
- Numbers 22Cross-References · Key Figures
- Deuteronomy 13Linguistic Insights
- Joshua 3Key Events · Key Figures · Linguistic Insights
- Joshua 4Key Events · Key Figures
- Joshua 6Theological Insights
- Joshua 10Historical Context · Key Events · Key Figures · Linguistic Insights · Symbolism
- 1 Samuel 6Key Figures
- 1 Samuel 12Key Events
- 1 Kings 17Cross-References · Geography · Key Events · Linguistic Insights · Symbolism
- 2 Kings 2Geography · Key Events
- 2 Kings 3Geography · Key Figures · Symbolism
- 2 Kings 4Key Events · Key Figures · Symbolism · Theological Insights
- 2 Kings 6Key Events · Symbolism
- 2 Kings 7Geography · Historical Context · Key Figures · Symbolism
- 2 Kings 13Cross-References · Key Events
- 2 Kings 20Linguistic Insights · Symbolism
- Nehemiah 9Geography
- Psalms 106Geography
- Psalms 114Geography · Key Figures · Symbolism
- Psalms 136Geography
- Isaiah 38Key Events · Symbolism
- Daniel 3Key Events · Themes
New Testament
- Matthew 8Key Events
- Matthew 9Key Figures
- Matthew 14Cross-References · Key Events · Linguistic Insights · Symbolism
- Matthew 15Theological Insights
- Matthew 17Key Events · Key Figures
- Matthew 20Key Events
- Mark 5Key Events · Key Figures
- Mark 6Cross-References · Key Events · Key Figures · Linguistic Insights · Study Questions · Symbolism · Theological Insights
- Mark 7Key Figures · Linguistic Insights
- Mark 8Cross-References · Key Events · Key Figures · Linguistic Insights · Symbolism
- Mark 9Key Figures
- Luke 4Key Figures
- Luke 8Key Figures
- Luke 9Key Events · Symbolism
- John 2Historical Context · Key Figures · Linguistic Insights · Liturgical Usage
- John 4Key Events
- John 6Key Events · Symbolism
- John 9Historical Context
- John 11Historical Context · Key Events · Key Figures · Symbolism
- John 12Key Figures
- John 21Key Events · Study Questions · Themes · Theological Insights
- Acts 3Key Events · Key Figures
- Acts 8Cross-References
- Acts 12Key Figures · Symbolism
- Acts 14Key Events · Key Figures
- Acts 20Key Events · Key Figures
- Acts 28Symbolism